Need to take my wife to NY to see some shows - recommendations?

[mule]

Posted: 4/23/08 at 10:40am

She likes fun musicals, comedies, etc. Nothing too serious or thought provoking.

In the past she has enjoyed Wicked, Evita, Phantom, Les Mis, etc.

TIA>

[CyCoSpAz2]

Posted: 4/23/08 at 11:26am

Avenue Q.

[zooxanthellae]

Posted: 4/23/08 at 11:29am

Gypsy, Gypsy, Xanadu, Gypsy, South Pacific, Gypsy.

and um... Gypsy

[BroadwayBen]

Posted: 4/23/08 at 11:36am

LEGALLY BLONDE is really fun.

[suicidalmickeymouse]

Posted: 4/23/08 at 11:40am

Legally Blonde, Spring Awakening, or In The Heights! If none of those YF solely for the cast and SFX.

Updated On: 4/23/08 at 11:40 AM

[Mealz1042]

Posted: 4/23/08 at 11:55am

Xanadu, Spamalot, Legally Blonde, Young Frankenstein would probably be good choices.

[HBBrock]

Posted: 4/23/08 at 11:55am

Mary Poppins, Young Frankenstein

[JRybka]

Posted: 4/23/08 at 11:59am

When are you going?
Curtains is so great!
Also Mary Poppins is wonderfu too!
I also really enjoy MAMMA MIA

[shh282]

Posted: 4/23/08 at 12:06pm

Legally Blonde, In The Heights, Ave Q., Xanadu,

most fun things on broadway


though i havent seen it boeing boeing is supposedly fantastic?
[spring awakening is pretty heavy but fabulous]

[AStack75]

Posted: 4/23/08 at 1:09pm

Gypsy, Gypsy, and Gypsy.

[Bettyboy72]

Posted: 4/23/08 at 1:27pm

Gypsy is pure entertainment. She will know many of the songs. It is a delight from beginning to end. Xanadu is also bliss, pure fun confection and an amazing time.

[uncageg]

Posted: 4/23/08 at 1:41pm

Curtains. If you go before it closes in June.

Updated On: 4/23/08 at 01:41 PM

[KirbyCat]

Posted: 4/23/08 at 3:01pm

Definitely Curtains, Young Frankenstein, of Mary Poppins. Have fun!
(Curtains is loads of fun, it would be a shame to miss it...)

[broadwayrules]

Posted: 4/23/08 at 3:04pm

In the Heights, Curtains, Avenue Q, or if it's back by the time you go, Forbidden Broadway!

[Humbert]

Posted: 4/23/08 at 3:12pm

XANADU, XANADU, XANADU

Best show of the year and the best reviewed comedy of the year. And most unique theater-going experience due to the intimate Helen Hayes.

This New Yorker review should give you an idea of the bliss you'll experience:

http://www.newyorker.com/arts/critics/theatre/2007/07/23/070723crth_theatre_als

[uwho]

Posted: 4/23/08 at 3:22pm

Altar Boyz!

[oohshizz146]

Posted: 4/23/08 at 3:24pm

If you want just FUN, see Avenue Q or Cry-Baby. If you wanna go off Broadway, see Altar Boyz and Forbidden Broadway.

[wonderfulwizard11]

Posted: 4/23/08 at 3:32pm

GYPSY

[broadwayfan7]

Posted: 4/23/08 at 3:38pm

In The Heights, Young Frankenstein, and Legally Blonde.

[Timmer]

Posted: 4/23/08 at 4:46pm

Curtains is a whole lot of fun. Spamalot is a musical of Monty Python -- how serious could it be? Young Frakenstein is a musical of a Mel Brooks movie. Those ought to be good.

[uncageg]

Posted: 4/23/08 at 5:15pm

I second Altar Boyz...it is a riot. I actually stayed away from the show because I wasn't crazy about the recording. I was dragged to see it and was so sorry I didn't see it before I did. I had a blast at the show!

[cannison101]

Posted: 4/23/08 at 6:01pm

I third ALTER BOYZ.. It's an amazing time! Legally Blonde, Avenue Q, Spring Awakening, Xanadu.. are also all GREAT choices!

Hope you guys have a great time!

[Mr Roxy]

Posted: 4/23/08 at 6:34pm

Young Frankenstein
Legally Blonde
Crybaby
Xanadu
Curtains
Mary Poppins

[FuturePenny2]

Posted: 4/23/08 at 9:35pm

If you want fun happy and comedic: Xanadu

also see, Hairspray, Gypsy, Ave Q. Mamma Mia..all very good choices :)

[Testing1232]

Posted: 4/23/08 at 9:36pm

Ave Q, Hairspray, Xanadu, In the Heights--- if you want a play,
"August" is a must.